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Critters in Motion July 31 - August 4 Grades 4-6

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Critters in Motion July 31 - August 4 Grades 4-6

Mon, 31 Jul 2017, 9:00 AM – Fri, 4 Aug 2017, 4:00 PM MDT

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Calling all Animal Crazy Kids Grades 4-6!

Camp Fur, Fins & Feathers is a place where kids connect with animals. Our goal is to provide an opportunity for children to interact and learn about the animals that share our world. An enthusiastic staff of instructors and friendly animals give your child an enriching experience filled with hands-on animal encounters, fun activities, and crafts. As they have fun, campers learn respect, compassion, and how to provide a lifetime of care for animals.

Campers are grouped according to the grade they will enter in the fall: Grades 1-3, Grades 4-6 or Grades 7-9. Activities are age and developmentally appropriate. For those campers who want to attend multiple weeks of camp, we have a different theme each week, ensuring diverse experiences.

Our younger campers will learn about animal characteristics, behavior and proper pet care. Campers meet and pet bunnies, cats, dogs, reptiles, birds, and more! As our campers get older, they will have more sophisticated learning opportunities including behind the scenes tours, more in-depth animal interactions, enriching games, and volunteer and career exploration.

Pre-Registration Frequently Asked Questions

Camp hours:

9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Drop off will begin at 8:50 a.m. and pick up must be completed by 4:10 p.m. unless your child is enrolled in optional extended care.

Optional Before and After Care:

Earliest drop off: 8:30 a.m. Latest pick up: 5:00 p.m.

What is the cost?

- If you would like to make a donation to our camp subsidy fund, you may include it with your registration. This fund provides a camp opportunity for children from lower income families.

- Cancellation Policy: Camp fees are non-refundable however fees may be transferable. Please contact the Humane Education Department if your child is registered in camp but unable to attend.

- Optional Before and After care is $40/week. Your child must be dropped off no earlier than 8:30 a.m. and picked up by 5:00 p.m..

- Late Pick-Up: A late fee of $1/minute will be charged beginning 10 minutes after the end of camp or extended care. Any incurred fees are to be paid at the time of pick-up. If you are running late please phone (403) 205-4455 ext. 6544 to speak with one of our Humane Educators. Dropping off campers early will result in being charged for extended care.

May my child attend more than one week of camp?

Yes! We have several different themes, so your child will always learn something new! Please note that some material or animal visits may be repeated over multiple weeks.

May my child attend if he or she has allergies?

If you’re child’s allergies are minor, controlled by medication and you’ve consulted your child’s physician, please sign up! Children will be spending limited amounts of time in the animal areas in the shelter and as much time outside as weather permits. Please consult our full FAQ page for more info about peanuts and food allergies.

What is the best way to sign up for Camp Fur, Fins & Feathers?

- Applications are processed on a first come, first served basis online through Eventbrite. We cannot hold your child’s space in a camp until we have received payment.

- Applicants who do not get into the camp of their choice can add their name to the waitlist. Applicants will then be contacted by e-mail if a spot on the waitlist becomes available. No money is processed until your child is registered in a camp.

- Once your registration is processed, a confirmation of enrollment will be e-mailed. Release forms, directions, and other pertinent information are included with confirmations.

Where does the program take place?

Camp takes place at the Calgary Humane Society – 4455 110 Ave SE

Parking information as well as drop off and pick up procedures will accompany confirmation of registration. We use both indoor classrooms and outdoor learning areas throughout our facility.

How is the camp organized?

- Class size is limited to 15 children.

- Each group is led by a specially trained educator and two assistants, providing a 5:1 ratio.

- Children are placed in groups based on their grade level.

- All children will need to bring a sack lunch as well as 2 light snacks and a bottle of water to camp each day.

- Children will be provided with the opportunity to eat a small snack or enjoy a drink at both mid-morning and mid-afternoon. If your child’s medical condition requires them to eat or drink at certain times please alert our camp staff prior to your child’s camp week.

- The Calgary Humane Society is NOT a peanut-free facility however we do request that parents avoid packing peanut products for the safety of all of our campers.

Will my child spend most of the day working directly with animals?

Everything we do at camp is aimed at teaching children about animal care, handling, and welfare. We strive to give our campers an opportunity to interact with several animals each day. However, we are an open-door animal shelter which cares for all animals including some that may be sick, injured, and sometimes aggressive. Our ability to have kids interact with animals relies entirely on the types of animals who are in residence during the camp season. Our two top priorities are to provide our campers with a safe experience and to prevent our resident animals from any undue stress. Some animals simply cannot handle the attention of fifteen children at a time and we endeavor to teach the children to respect the needs of each individual animal. That being said, when a gentle bunny, kid-loving dog, or playful bunch of kittens comes through the shelter, the camp kids are definitely given the opportunity to interact with them. In addition, activities like dog training and animal socializing with guest animal ambassadors are the highlight of the week for many of our campers.

Please note: Activities are age specific. Animal interaction is dependent upon animal health on a day-to-day basis.